New York Pediatrician Dies in Tragic Accident During Family Road Trip
ICARO Media Group
A New York pediatrician, Dr. Monika Woroniecka, tragically lost her life during a family road trip on Saturday when she fell out of a moving Airstream trailer, according to officials. The incident occurred on State Route 12E in the town of Brownville, upstate New York.
Eyewitnesses who were driving behind the trailer reported that they saw the passenger side door of the Airstream being blown open by the wind, causing Woroniecka's arm to hang out of the door. She was subsequently thrown from the trailer and hit her head on the side of the road. The witnesses immediately alerted the New York State Police.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and Woroniecka was swiftly transported by ambulance to Samaritan Medical Center in nearby Watertown. Sadly, despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries.
The incident occurred while Woroniecka was traveling with her family, although specific details about the other family members were not provided by the police. The family had been on a road trip from Stony Brook on Long Island and were just 20 minutes away from their final destination when the tragedy occurred.
Woroniecka, a well-regarded pediatrician at Stony Brook Children's Hospital, was deeply respected by her colleagues. The hospital released a statement expressing their sorrow over her untimely passing and extended their condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues affected by this heartbreaking event.
Originally from Poland, Dr. Monika Woroniecka specialized in allergy immunology, treating children with various conditions such as food and environmental allergies, asthma, hives, and eczema. Known for her dedication to building long-term relationships with the families she cared for, Woroniecka had been practicing in the field since the early 2000s.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones. The loss of Dr. Monika Woroniecka will undoubtedly be deeply felt by her community and all those whose lives she touched through her dedication to pediatric care.